How do you pronounce "heater"?

In American English: /ˈhiːtɝ/ (HEET-ur). In British English: /hˈiːtə/ (H-eet). In Canadian English: /ˈhiːtɝ/ (HEET-ur). In Australian English: /hˈiːtə/ (H-eet).

Is "heater" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhiːtɝ/ (HEET-ur), while in British English it's /hˈiːtə/ (H-eet).

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heater

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/ˈhiːtɝ/

HEET-ur

Syllable Breakdown

hiːthea·ɝter

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